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Here’s a neat infographic on the nutritional benefits and properties of almonds (from https://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/seed-and-nut/health-benefits-of-almonds.html)

The Rundown

What almonds do, in short

Help maintain overall health of the nervous system

Keep your heart healthy

Help maintain a healthy amount of good cholesterol while reducing bad cholesterol (this also reduces your risk of getting heart disease)

Aid in the maintenance of healthy hair, skin, & teeth

Prevent colon cancer (due to their high fibre content)

Regulate blood sugar (as they contain potassium)

Help you lose weight

Alkalize your body

Keep your energy up and raise your metabolism

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Almonds help maintain heart health

The monounsaturated fats, protein, potassium, and vitamin E that almonds have reduces the risk of heart diseases.

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Almonds help you lose weight

You may think almonds will make you gain weight due to their fat content, but the fat they contain is unsaturated. This is good, natural fat, which fills you, making you less likely to reach for a candy bar or something junky later. The dietary fibre in almonds also contributes to a full-stomach feeling, and helps maintain consistent bowel movements and prevents constipation, leading to a good-working system that isn’t holding onto fat but is being consistently cleaned-out!

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Almonds alkalize your body

When your body is too acidic, you can experience low energy, weight gain, poor immune function, and develop osteoporosis. Almonds counteract these symptoms because they are alkaline.

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Almonds increase Energy & increase your Metabolism

Almonds release energy slowly and keep you boosted throughout the day because they contain manganese, copper, and riboflavin.

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Vitamins, Minerals, and Nutrients

B vitamins

Vitamin E – eliminates free radicals. Free radicals cause damage in your body. Studies have shown that people are less likely to get heart disease if they consume high levels of vitamin E.

Calcium and Phosphorous – help keep your bones and teeth healthy. Just make sure you’re getting enough Vitamin D, which will allow your body to properly absorb these minerals.